This edition of The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013), updated up to 28-2-2026 and amended by the Mediation Act, 2023, serves as a comprehensive and authoritative legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in corporate law, company secretarial practice, finance, compliance, and governance. Published as a Bare Act with short comments, the book presents the statutory text of the law along with allied Companies Rules, ensuring clarity, precision, and practical usability for academic and professional purposes.

The volume includes the full text of the Companies Act, 2013, along with corresponding provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, and the enforcement status of various sections with subsequent amendments. This ensures a clear understanding of legislative developments and alignment with the current regulatory framework governing companies in India as applicable in 2026.

The content comprehensively covers:
• Incorporation, Registration, and Types of Companies
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Share Capital and Debentures
• Acceptance of Deposits and Charges
• Management and Administration
• Accounts, Audit, and Financial Reporting
• Appointment, Powers, and Duties of Directors and Key Managerial Personnel
• Meetings of Board and Members
• Compromises, Arrangements, Amalgamations, and Mergers
• Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
• Winding Up and Insolvency Provisions
• National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and Appellate Tribunal Procedures
• Penalties, Offences, and Adjudication Mechanisms
• Relevant Rules framed under the Act and their amendments

This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Law students and academicians requiring the latest legislative text for study and research
• Company secretaries, chartered accountants, and corporate professionals ensuring compliance
• Advocates and litigators handling company law matters
• Corporate governance and compliance officers in public and private enterprises

Whether used in the courtroom, classroom, or corporate office, this updated 2026 edition delivers the complete legislative framework of the Companies Act, 2013, along with allied rules and amendments, in a reliable and professionally structured format.